10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,043 miles

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problem #3

May 012016

Cougar

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. While driving approximately 5 mph approaching a stop, the vehicle idled and stalled without warning. In addition, the speedometer fluctuated. The failure recurred, especially when the heater was activated. The contact would have to turn the ignition key in order for the vehicle to turn back on and be able to be driven again. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Lindstrom, MN, USA

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problem #2

Mar 252014

Cougar

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, smoke started to emit from the engine and caught on fire. The contact mentioned that the fire extinguished independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 252012

Cougar 4-cyl

  • 130 miles
When driven it jerks when U take off and when it shifts, and it makes a clunk noise when I him hit a bump it is so bad my car goes the other way the rear end.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

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